Most Popular Portuguese-Language Feature Films
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City of God
(2002) Two boys growing up in a violent neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro take different paths: one becomes a photographer, the other a drug dealer. Dir: Fernando Meirelles, Kátia Lund With: Alexandre Rodrigues, Matheus Nachtergaele, Leandro Firmino Crime | Drama 130 mins. |
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Elite Squad
(2007) 1997, Captain Nascimento has to find a substitute for his occupation while trying to take down drug dealers and criminals before the Pope comes to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Dir: José Padilha With: Wagner Moura, André Ramiro, Caio Junqueira Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller 115 mins. |
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Elite Squad: The Enemy Within
(2010) After a prison riot, former-Captain Nascimento, now a high ranking security officer in Rio de Janeiro, is swept into a bloody political dispute that involves government officials and paramilitary groups. Dir: José Padilha With: Wagner Moura, Irandhir Santos, André Ramiro Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller 115 mins. |
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Tabu
(2012) A restless retired woman teams up with her deceased neighbor's maid to seek out a man who has a secret connection to her past life as a farm owner at the foothill of Mount Tabu in Africa. Dir: Miguel Gomes With: Teresa Madruga, Laura Soveral, Ana Moreira Drama | Romance 118 mins. |
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City of Men
(2007) Best buddies Acerola and Laranjinha, about to turn 18, discover things about their missing fathers' pasts which will shatter their solid friendship, in the middle of a war between rival drug gangs from Rio's favelas. Dir: Paulo Morelli With: Douglas Silva, Darlan Cunha, Jonathan Haagensen Crime | Drama 106 mins. |
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Light in Darkness: The Return of Red Light Bandit
(2010) A political and existential narrative, Luz nas trevas - A volta do bandido da Luz Vermelha continues the story of Luz Vermelha... Dir: Helena Ignez, Ícaro Martins With: Thais Almeida Prado, Arrigo Barnabé, Ariclenes Barroso Drama 83 mins. |
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Adrift
(2009) A 1980s-set drama about a teenage girl undergoing her sexual awakening when she learns about her father's infidelities. Dir: Heitor Dhalia With: Laura Neiva, Vincent Cassel, Camilla Belle Drama 97 mins. |
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Two Rabbits
(2012) In São Paulo, the scheme of the corrupt DA Júlia and her mate, the lawyer Henrique with the gangster... Dir: Afonso Poyart With: Fernando Alves Pinto, Alessandra Negrini, Caco Ciocler Action 108 mins. |
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Somos Tão Jovens
(2013) Dir: Antonio Carlos da Fontoura With: Thiago Mendonça, Laila Zaid, Bruno Torres Biography | Music |
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Mysteries of Lisbon
(2010) Follows a jealous countess, a wealthy businessman, and a young orphaned boy across Portugal, France, Italy and Brazil where they connect with a variety of mysterious individuals. Dir: Raoul Ruiz With: Adriano Luz, Maria João Bastos, Ricardo Pereira Drama | Mystery 272 mins. |








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